The D Word
Episodes
Losing Dad Overseas — with Alice Hamilton
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Alice’s father suffered a sudden stroke while travelling in Turkey, she and her family were thrown into a world of foreign hospitals, translati...
After the Funeral
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief doesn’t end when the funeral does. In fact, for many people, that’s when it truly begins.In this episode, Rachel talks about what happens af...
Protecting Your Peace — Setting Boundaries and Finding Calm in Grief
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is heavy enough on its own — but when you’re also carrying the emotional weight of other people, it can feel impossible to breathe.In this e...
Part 2 - So… What Kind of Funeral Are We Planning?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two, we bring the day to life. We talk through the elements that shape how a funeral feels — and what happens afterwards.In this episode:Cof...
Part 1 - So… What Kind of Funeral Are We Planning?
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you even begin? Part One sets the groundwork so the decisions feel calmer and more doable - without turning it into a checklist.In this episo...
You Need to Engage a Funeral Director
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You need to engage a funeral director.”Even when you’ve tried to prepare, those words signal a shift. In this standalone episode of The D Word,...
Death Is Not an Emergency: What Really Happens When Someone Dies
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The D Word - thoughtful conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life matters. Because living fully means facing life’s challenges, i...
Trailer - The D Word
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The D Word — thoughtful conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life matters. Hosted by Rachel Bracken, an end-of-life educator, fun...